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Two trains are moving in opposite directions at 60 km/hr and 90 km/hr. Their lengths are 1.2 km and 0.9 km respectively. How long will they take to cross each other? |
A. | 30.2 sec |
B. | 40.3 sec |
C. | 50.4 sec |
D. | 60.5 sec |
Answer» C. 50.4 sec | |
Explanation: Since the trains are moving in opposite directions, their relative speed is (60+90) km/hr = 150 km/hr. We convert this speed from km/hr to m/sec by multiplying by 5/18, so relative speed = 150*(5/18) m/sec = 125/3 m/sec. The total distance to be covered is the sum of the lengths of the two trains, which is 1.2 km + 0.9 km = 2.1 km = 2100 m. The time they take to cross each other is Distance/Speed = 2100 m / (125/3) m/sec = 50.4 sec. |
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